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The Surgical Mindset

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  • Inesa Aleksanyan High School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.3213

Keywords:

Surgical Mindset, Surgery

Abstract

The journey to a successful career in surgery goes beyond mastering technical skills – it requires a "Surgical Mindset." This concept focuses on how non-technical factors contribute to achieving success in the demanding field of surgery. Insights gathered from surgeons highlight the challenges they encounter in their daily work environments. Through self-report surveys, this research evaluates three critical domains that shape a strong surgical mindset: communication and teamwork skills, resilience, and work-life balance. Aspiring surgeons can use these findings to understand the vital mental and emotional skills needed for long-term success in the profession.

References

Sorbero ME, Farley DO, Mattke S, Lovejoy SL. Outcome Measures for Effective Teamwork in Inpatient Care: Final Report. RAND Corporation; 2008. Accessed January 26, 2025. https://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR462.html

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“A National Experiment Reveals Where a Growth Mindset Improves Achievement” by David S. Yeager, Paul Hanselman, Gregory M. Walton, Jared S. Murray, Robert Crosnoe etc.

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“How to Develop the Mindset of a Surgeon?” by Ziv Simon. 2018.

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